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The first haunted house and overall theme for the 2026 edition of Halloween Horror Nights has been announced by Universal Orlando, and there are some familiar faces at the center of the event. HHN participants will once again come face-to-face with Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow. “Nightmare Carnival of Hell” is the theme of the event, which explores the characters’ histories and rivalries. The duo will appear in a house called “Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control.” “This is not a partnership. … They are not allies. They are here because they know that together they can create more…
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Since 1982, the Orlando Sentinel has asked the community to help recognize people who have made a significant difference in local life with the Central Floridian of the Year Award. Today, we are announcing the first finalists. Winners will be announced on April 11th. Perhaps the worst part of the story was that something bright and beautiful was hidden in darkness and removed. The state’s removal of the rainbow crosswalk outside the former Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, one of the state’s most important sites for the LGBTQ community, late on August 21 felt like another act of violence in a…
Americans are more skeptical about the future of the American Dream for their nation than they are for their own families, and a majority say it is not alive in America today, according to a new report from Florida State University’s Institute for Governance and Civics (IGC). Key findings: Nationwide, 55% say the American Dream is not alive, while 30% say it is, and 47% say their children are less likely to be financially better off than their parents. Political ideology is a stronger predictor of beliefs than income or employment status. Thirty-eight percent of very conservative respondents said the…
Florida’s top five auto insurance companies have already told state regulators that they expect interest rates to change by -8% in 2026, with some groups suggesting premium changes of -16.5%. “Historic legislative changes continue to drive down auto insurance premiums, and nearly 80% of Florida auto insurance policyholders expect their premiums to decrease in 2026,” said Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Jaworski. Florida’s top five auto insurance companies have already told state regulators that they expect interest rates to change by -8% in 2026, with some groups suggesting premium changes of -16.5%. Analysts say the state’s auto insurance market continues to…
Q: I purchased a begonia that has started to bloom with pointed leaves. Do you know what type it is and how to care for it? A: You made a great purchase by choosing a star begonia, a very hardy plant suitable for your home or landscape. Star begonias prefer to grow in bright areas out of direct sunlight. If you want to add it to your landscape, place it in a container or plant it in the ground in the shade of a tree or other cover. Plants can tolerate some cold, but will die if frozen. It can…
The Orlando Science Center’s Cinedome has new seating, updated soundproofing and new curved screens in preparation for its late May reopening. Stephen Holt, vice president of facilities and exhibitions, said the square footage of the domed theater remains the same, but the number of seats has been increased and it is now larger than the original. “We used to have a 22-inch (wide) seat, and now we have a 24-inch seat. It’s more comfortable,” Holt said. “We’re allowing people to bring food and drinks into the store, so we have cup holders that we didn’t have before.” The theater’s capacity…
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Fans of pop culture, comics, cosplay, fantasy, horror, anime and gaming will find one event to “rule them all” this weekend when MegaCon Orlando returns to Central Florida. The event, to be held at the Orange County Convention Center, will feature a rare cast of “The Lord of the Rings” stars including Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan and Elijah Wood, as well as actors Orlando Bloom, Liv Tyler, Karl Urban, John Rhys-Davies and John Noble. This year’s competition will also feature Star Trek icons William Shatner, Walter Koenig, Brent Spiner, Gates McFadden and Jonathan Flack. Other headliners at this…
From there, the Panthers locked things down to ensure Bobrovsky’s shutout. After Verhage’s late score, the Oilers failed to record a shot on goal. “I think we all remember each other pretty well,” Lundell said of the Oilers. “The last few years we’ve been playing against each other and spending a lot of time in this building. It’s certainly provided a little extra motivation and a little bit of a boost.” they said it “Mike Benning just had a great game.” – Paul Maurice “It was a great rivalry. They had great offense, great defense. It was a great battle.…